Swampscott Public Library programs: July 25-Aug. 1

Here’s a list of programs available at the library between July 25 and Aug. 1. For more information on any of the listed programs, call the library at 781-596-8867.

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By Staff Reports

Posted Jul. 24, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jul 24, 2013 at 8:37 PM

By Staff Reports

Posted Jul. 24, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jul 24, 2013 at 8:37 PM

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Here’s a list of programs available at the library between July 25 and Aug. 1. For more information on any of the listed programs, call the library at 781-596-8867.

Adult programs

Dinner Detectives Aug. 6

The Dinner Detectives, the library’s mystery book group, will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. The topic will be War and Mystery.

Afternoon Tea and Books Aug. 20

The August meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. and the book will be "The Art Forger" by B.A. Shapiro.

Knitting Club

Needlers, the library’s knitting group, continues to meet on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and newcomers are always welcome. Bring your knitting projects along for companionship with other knitters. All levels of knitters are invited. If you are just beginning to knit, have been doing it for a while or are truly experienced, this is the place for you.

Brunch Bunch Book Club

There will be no meetings of this book group for the summer. The group will meet again on Monday, Sept. 30. Check at the main desk for copies of the book to be read.

History Buffs

Lou Gallo and his town historians will not meet in the summer. They will reconvene on Friday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.

Computer Club

Do you feel left out when people begin talking about Facebook or other social networking sites, the Internet, emails and Pinterest? Then consider joining our computer club! We meet every Thursday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. This club is for newcomers to technology, so don’t feel intimidated if you don’t know how to access these sites. Come in and learn with others who want to become computer literate. It should be a fun group with no pressure, just some exposure to all of these new things that are around for us to see. This, however, is also a club where those knowledgeable in technology might want to come by and share their knowledge with others.

The library is closed on Thursday mornings, so just knock on the door to be let in for the club.

Children’s programs

We have a fun summer in store at the library. Unless otherwise specified, no registration is required for the following programs.

Messy Mondays July 1 to Aug. 15

Preschool crafts for children ages 3 to 5. Starts at 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Massage program July 12 to Aug. 2

Children ages 12 to 36 months will enjoy some fun music while parents learn techniques for their children. Registration is required. Program begins at 10:30 a.m.

Stuffed Animal Clinic July 25

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Bring in your stuffed animals on July 25 at 2 p.m. for a checkup.

Ahoy! Pirate Day July 30

On July 30 at 2 p.m., learn to talk like a pirate, make a treasure map and more! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Toddler Storytime July 31

Children ages 1 to 3 will enjoy some stories and finger plays. Program begins at 10:30 a.m.

Tie-dye program Aug. 1

Bring in a T-shirt of other item to dye on Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Digideroo Down Under Aug. 5

On Aug. 5 at 4 p.m., learn about Australian culture through songs, puppets and musical instruments.

Creature Feature/poster making program Aug. 6

On Aug. 6 at 2 p.m., create your own fabulous creature from our leftover art supplies. You can also create a poster for the Topsfield Fair with the theme "Dig Into Reading."

Animal Invaders program Aug. 7

On Aug. 7 at 2 p.m., join us for our Animal Invaders program from the Museum of Science. Learn all about the creatures that might live within the walls of your house and meet some of them! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Thanks to the Museum of Science for a partial scholarship to help pay for this program! After the program, we will award certificates and prizes, and draw raffle winners!

Museum passes

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Swampscott Public Library, the Swampscott Public Library has museum passes available for the museums below. We encourage you to reserve your pass by phone at least several days in advance. If you wish to reserve passes for a holiday or school vacation week, please plan ahead and reserve early.

Contact the Circulation Desk at (781)596-8867 for more information.

Boston Children's Museum, Admits four people for half the cost per person.

House of Seven Gables, Admits two adults and two children for half the price per person. Passes are not valid in October.

Zoo New England, Admits up to six people, $6 charge per person, $4 charge per child.

Lynn Museum, Admits two people.

Museum of Fine Arts, Admits two people, $10 charge at the door.

Institute of Contemporary Art, Admits two people, $5 charge at the door.

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Admits four people, $4 charge per person at the door.

USS Constitution Museum, Admits up to nine people for free

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About the library

The Swampscott Public Library is located at 61 Burrill St. in Swampscott. As of July 1, the library’s hours changed. The new hours are as follows: The main room is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The entire library is closed on Saturdays. The children’s room is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information about the Swampscott Public Library, visit www.noblenet.org/swampscott.